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Tue, Oct 13
Abuja ABVIstanbul SAW

£406
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Mon, Oct 12
Abuja ABVIstanbul SAW

£406
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Mon, Oct 12
Abuja ABVIstanbul SAW

£407
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Fri, Oct 16
Abuja ABVIstanbul SAW

£411
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Fri, Oct 16
Abuja ABVIstanbul SAW

£412
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Sun, Oct 18
Abuja ABVIstanbul SAW

£431
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Mon, Oct 12 – Sat, Oct 17
Abuja ABVIstanbul IST

£569
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Mon, Oct 12 – Fri, Oct 16
Abuja ABVIstanbul IST

£743
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Sat, Oct 17 – Wed, Oct 21
Abuja ABVIstanbul IST

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Fri, Oct 16 – Wed, Oct 21
Abuja ABVIstanbul SAW

£769
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Sun, Oct 18 – Fri, Oct 23
Abuja ABVIstanbul IST

£805
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Abuja ABVIstanbul IST

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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Nnamdi Azikiwe International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
4168 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Abuja to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Abuja to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Air Peace LimitedAPKP4No
A.P.G. Distribution System A1Yes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
26 Sep
19%
22°C18°C
3 Oct
57%
18°C16°C
Sunday
27 Sep
79%
21°C19°C
4 Oct
19%
18°C16°C
Monday
28 Sep
85%
20°C18°C
5 Oct
73%
21°C16°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
86%
19°C17°C
6 Oct
57%
19°C16°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
83%
19°C17°C
7 Oct
20°C15°C
Thursday
1 Oct
85%
18°C17°C
8 Oct
19°C15°C
Friday
2 Oct
38%
20°C17°C
9 Oct
17%
23°C18°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Abuja and Istanbul is 4168 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Royal Air Maroc, Pegasus, Air Peace Limited, A.P.G. Distribution System, and Turkish Airlines. Abuja and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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